Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00241051 Renewal 03/26/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.91(a)Per documentation in the Individual Record, Individual #4's two most recent Fire Safety trainings occurred on 05/23/2023 and 03/22/2022--more than 365 calendar days apart. This individual was not reinstructed in fire safety topics annually as required.An individual shall be instructed in the individual's primary language or mode of communication, upon initial admission and reinstructed annually in general firesafety, evacuation procedures, responsibilities during fire drills, the designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire, and smoking safety procedures if individuals smoke at the facility.The Lift Center will ensure that individual #4 and all other individuals served at The Lift Center receive Fire Safety training with 365 calendar year. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(a)Individual #1 was admitted to the provider's adult training facility effective 02/12/2024. The only individual physical examination on file was completed on 02/15/2024---after the individual's admission to the program. Individual #1 did not have a physical examination completed within 12 months prior to admission as required.Each individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter.The Lift Center has obtained a physical for individual #1 dated --------. The Lift Center will ensure that all other individuals served at The Lift Center have physicals that are dated 365 days prior to the individual's initial enrollment/ start date. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(5)Individual #2's physical examination, dated 07/17/2023, did not include Tuberculin skin testing with negative results noted or an initial chest X-ray with results noted. There was a Mantoux test found within Individual #2's Individual Record that was administered on 07/11/2022 and read negative on 07/13/2022; however, as this Tuberculin skin test occurred more than 365 calendar days prior to the individual's 10/02/2023 date of admission, it was insufficient to meet the requirement.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing with negative results every 2 years; or, if the tuberculin skin test is positvie, an initial chest X-ray with results noted.The Lift Center obtained a copy of the individual #2 Tuberculin skin testing (results was negative.) The Lift Center has learned that the Tuberculin test is required to be administered within 365 calendar days of admission into the day program. The Lift will ensure to be in receipt of a complete physical for individual #2 and all other individuals moving forward. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(6)Individual #1's physical examination, dated 02/15/2024, did not note whether the individual was free from communicable diseases.The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that shall be taken if the individual has a serious communicable disease as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, to prevent the spread of the disease to other individuals.The Lift Center obtained a completed updated physical form that indicates that individual #1 is free/ not free of communicable disease. The Lift Center will ensure that all physicals are completed by the individual's PCP within 365 calendar days prior to their initial start date. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(7)Individual #3's physical examination, dated 09/19/2023, did not include an assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs or the need for blood work at recommended intervals. There was a line item on the physical form asking whether this was applicable for the individual, which provided a "yes" checkbox, a "no" checkbox, and a line to record additional information. All of these areas were left blank by the medical professional completing the physical form. This information could not be located elsewhere in the physical.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals.The Lift Center obtained a physical for individual #3 from the CLA in PDF file with areas indicating the individual's Specific Health Maintenance Recommendations / Needs (Diet, Exercise, Medication Eval, Blood Work, etc.): checked (NO). The Lift Center will ensure that all physicals are completed by the individual's PCP within 365 calendar days prior to their initial start date. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(8)Individual #3's physical examination, dated 09/19/2023, did not include the physical limitations of the individual, if any. A line item on the physical form that read "Physical Limitations" was left blank by the medical professional completing the form. Another line item on the physical form read "Medical problems/limitations" with checkboxes corresponding to "yes" and "no" and a line to record additional information, all of which were left blank by the medical professional completing the form. This information was not denoted clearly in other areas of the physical examination.The physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual.The Lift Center obtained a physical for individual #3 from the CLA in PDF file with areas indicating the individual's physical limitations that indicated he has no physical limitations. The Lift Center will ensure that all physicals are completed by the individual's PCP within 365 calendar days prior to their initial start date. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(9)Individual #1's physical examination, dated 02/15/2024, did not note the individual's allergies or contraindicated medications, if any, or lack thereof.The physical examination shall include: Allergies or contraindicated medication.The Lift Center was able to obtain individual #1 physical dated 10/5/2023 however the medical information was documented on the same form which did not address allergies or contraindicated medications. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #1's physical examination, dated 02/15/2024, did not include medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. Individual #3's physical examination, dated 09/19/2023, did not include medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The line item for this information on the physical form was left blank by the medical professional completing the form, and the information was not found elsewhere throughout the physical examination.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.The Lift Center was able to obtain individual #1 physical dated 10/5/2023 however the medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment was documented on the same form which did not address obtain information. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.113(c)(3)Staff #1's most recent physical examination, dated 09/28/2022, did not note whether the staff was free of communicable diseases. The physical form has a line item asking, "Did this individual have any communicable disease?" with spaces to mark "yes" or "no." Neither the "yes" nor the "no" option was checked off by the medical professional completing the form, and this information was not found elsewhere on the physical form.The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the person is free of serious communicable diseases as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, or that the person has a serious communicable disease as defined in §  27.2 to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, but is able to work in the facility if specific precautions are taken that will prevent spread of disease to individuals.The Lift Center faxed a request to Lehigh Valley Health Network (610) 402-9293 requesting to have the staff #1 physical form completed in full to indicate if the staff was free of serious communicable disease. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iv)Individual #4's Individual Record did not contain information related to the individual's Religious Affiliation or lack thereof.Each individual¿s record must include the following information: Personal information including: Religious affiliation.The Lift Center will ensure that individual #4 record reflect her Religious Affiliation moving forward. The Lift Center reviewed the ISP and could not locate the religious affiliation. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.181(d)Individual #2's Initial Individual Assessment, dated 12/22/2023, was not signed and dated by the program specialist. Individual #3's Individual Assessment, dated 02/01/2024, was not signed and dated by the program specialist. Individual #4's Initial Individual Assessment, dated 02/02/2024, was not signed and dated by the program specialist.The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment.The Lift Center Program Specialist have signed individual #2 initial individual assessment. The Lift Center Program Specialist have revised all initial individual assessments to include signature and dated lines. 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.181(e)(10)Individual #3's Individual Assessment, dated 02/01/2024, does not contain a complete Lifetime Medical History (LTM). There is section in the Individual Assessment with the heading "Lifetime Medical History"; the most recent dates in this section are from the year 2020. Individual #3's Individual Record contains documentation of a medical appointment occurring on 07/06/2022 where the concern addressed was "concussion without loss of consciousness." As this serious medical event was not recorded in the LTM, the LTM was not updated and complete.The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history.The Lift Center Program Specialist obtained individual #2 lifetime medical information and added it to the Annual Assessment dated January 31, 2024 Lifetime Medical History.181(3)(10). 04/01/2024 Implemented
2380.126(a)(11)Individual #1 is administered medications by adult training facility staff during program hours. There was no diagnosis or purpose noted for the following medications on the facility's March 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR): Valproic Acid 250mg/5ml and Levocarnitine (Carintor) 100mg/ml Solution.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Diagnosis or purpose for the medication, including pro re nata.Individual #1's mother the primary care physician and authorized the release of medical information for The Lift Center. The Lift Center is waiting to receive updated prescription indicating name medication and purpose of medication(s) administered by the Lift Center during operating hours. 04/01/2024 Implemented
SIN-00222446 Renewal 03/13/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.53(a)Poisons are not locked throughout the facility. There was a container of hand sanitizer located in the cabinet above the sink in the staff area, a gallon size container of hand sanitizer located at the main entrance and two Purell hand sanitizer dispenser located at each end of the facility. All contain labels that state to seek medical attention or contact Poison Control.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals, when not in use.The Lift Center locked all poisonous materials away on 3/13/2023 at the time of licensing. 03/13/2023 Implemented
2380.111(a)Individual #1 did not have an annual physical exam completed that contained all of the required components. Individual had an annual physical exam completed on 7/18/22, however the physical exam was missing a review of previous medical history, a general physical examination, information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency, an assessment of health maintenance needs, physical limitations, and allergies or contradicted medications.Each individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter.The Lift Center sent individual #1 physical back to his provider who made documentation in the medical history section on the annual physical form. 04/07/2023 Implemented
2380.113(c)(3)Staff #1 physical exam dated 7/12/22 and Staff #2's physical exam dated 5/6/22 do not include a statement that person is free from communicable diseases.The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the person is free of serious communicable diseases as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, or that the person has a serious communicable disease as defined in §  27.2 to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, but is able to work in the facility if specific precautions are taken that will prevent spread of disease to individuals.The Lift Center sent staff #1 and staff #2 physical back to his PCP who updated his physical to include that he was free of communicable diseases. 04/07/2023 Implemented
2380.123(h)Individual #2 is prescribed Diazepam 10mg Rectal Gel, insert 10mg into rectum once as needed and Nayzilam nasal spray, give one spray, 1ml (5mg) into each nostril as needed (seizure). These medications were both expired. Diazepam 10mg expired on 1/14/22 and Nayzilam expired on 2/7/22. These medications were not destroyed or disposed of in a safe manner.Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to applicable Federal and State statutes and regulation.The Lift Center contacted the provider who prescribed Diazepam 10mg rectal gel, insert 10mg in rectal as needed. This medication was discontinued by Dr. Brian Hanranhan on 3/23/2023. Dr. Brian Hanranhan also updated the prescription Nayzilam nasal spray, give one spray 1ML (5MG) in each nostril as needed on 3/14/2023. The medication on site is current, unexpired and equipped with the proper label. 04/07/2023 Implemented
SIN-00203445 Renewal 04/06/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.20(a)Staff #3 was hired on 11/24/21, a criminal history background check was not completed until 1/5/22. The criminal history check was not completed within 5 days of hire.An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for prospective employees of the facility who will have direct contact with individuals, and for part-time and temporary staff persons who will have direct contact with individuals, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire.The Lift Center will ensure that all new employees receive criminal background checks within 5 calendar days of date of hire in order to remain in compliance with 2380.20. The Lift Center Fiscal Department will obtain all necessary information to conduct criminal background checks prior to new/potential employees working with or providing services to individuals. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(8)Individual #4's annual physical dated 1/28/22 does not include the limitations of the individual.The physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual.The Lift Center will ensure that individual physicals are completed in its entirety. The Lift Center will work diligently with medical providers to obtain completed pertinent medical documentation. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #4's annual physical does not include pertinent information to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.The Lift Center will ensure that individual physicals are completed in its entirety. The Lift Center will work diligently with medical providers to obtain completed pertinent medical documentation. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.113(a)Staff #2 was hired on 1/31/2022 and his physical was dated 9/30/2020. This exceeds the 12 months prior to employment hire date.A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff persons, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter.The Lift Center will ensure that all newly hired and rehired employees have current physicals not older than 365 days prior to hire date. The Lift Center will ensure that physicals for rehired employees are not accepted upon re-entry. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(a)The individual #1 annual assessment was dated for 4/10/2020. The annual shall be updated annually and there was no assessment documented for 2021.Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.The Program Specialist will ensure that annual assessment are completed within 365 calendar days of the 60 day assessment. The Program Specialist will ensure that assessments are forwarded to the Supports Coordinator and team members and filed in the individual's case records. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(3)(ii)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: motor and communication skills.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's current level of performance and progress in the following areas: Communication.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Motor and Communication Skills: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(i)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: health.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Health.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Health: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(iii)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: personal adjustment.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Personal adjustment.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Personal Adjustment: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(iv)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: socialization.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Socialization.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Socialization: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(v)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: recreation.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Recreation.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Recreation: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(vi)Individual #4's annual assessment dated 8/31/21 does not address progress and growth in the following areas: community integrationThe assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Community-integration.The Program Specialist will ensure that progress and growth are documented in the annual assessment to include the following: Functional Skills/ Community-integration: Strengths: Needs/Wants: Likes: Dislikes: Level of Performance and Progress: Area of Recommendations: 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.21(u)Individual #4 began attending the program on 1/3/19. Individual #4 did was not informed of the individual rights until 1/3/22. The individual signed off on the rights, however the individual rights that were reviewed with the individual were not present.The facility shall inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the facility and annually thereafter.The Lift Center will ensure that all individuals will receive copies of their individual rights that will reflect a signature page directly on the policy to ensure the receipt of said document. 04/06/2022 Implemented
2380.38(b)(1)Staff #2 date of hire was 1/31/2022. Staff #2did not have orientation in the following areas; community integration, individual choice, and supporting to develop and maintain relationships. Staff #3 was hired on 11/24/21. Staff #3 did not receive training in community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.Moving forward The Lift Center will ensure that all staff are trained when onboarding and annually in Person Centered Practices, Community Inclusion, Structured Approach to Supporting Informed Choices and Building Relationships to Strengthen and Support System. 04/19/2022 Implemented
2380.39(c)(1)Staff #4 was hired on 5/10/19. Staff #4 did not receive annual training in the application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships. Staff #1 did not have annual training in the area of community integration, individual choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.Moving forward The Lift Center will ensure that all staff are trained when onboarding and annually in Person Centered Practices, Community Inclusion, Structured Approach to Supporting Informed Choices and Building Relationships to Strengthen and Support System. 04/19/2022 Implemented